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*Immediate Start* Remote: Special Projects Intern

American Friends of Jamaica, Inc.
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The Special Projects Intern will perform a variety of administrative and logistical tasks over a 3 month period. Candidates must be a self-starter with the ability to work independently. The role requires excellent writing and overall communication skills. This remote internship requires 18-20hrs per week; the day begins with morning meetings at 9am EDT/EST; Thursday morning meetings are mandatory. Morning availability is required.


Check with your Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting to determine how you might do this internship for credit.


Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Assist with programmatic projects, campaigns and administrative tasks as needed
  • Assist with writing, proofreading, and production of public communication and materials
  • Type and word process documents as needed
  • Maintain materials on shared AFJ Google Drive
  • Able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge in Microsoft Suite and Google Apps
  • Other duties as assigned




Qualifications

  • Outgoing and energetic with strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Self-starter who takes initiative and is able to identify quick solutions
  • Demonstrated organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail and the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Strong computer proficiency skills that include managing sponsor information in large databases 
  • Works well in a small office, team environment
  • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
  • Able to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge in Microsoft Word Suite Google Apps
  • Social Media Analytics and Graphic Design a plus
  • Knowledge of Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator and Final Cut Pro/iMovie a plus
 
Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit.


Unique Opportunities

Opportunity to meet and interact with a codray of government officials, business leaders, and other stake holders



*This position is unpaid*